Psalms 119
1 ALEPH. Happy are they that are upright in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.
ALEPH. Blessed are the perfect in the way, who walk in the law of Jehovah.
2 Happy are they that keep His testimonies, that seek Him with the whole heart.
Blessed are they that observe his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart;
3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in His ways.
Who also do no unrighteousness: they walk in his ways.
4 Thou hast ordained Thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently.
Thou hast enjoined thy precepts, to be kept diligently.
5 Oh that my ways were directed to observe Thy statutes!
Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
6 Then should I not be ashamed, when I have regard unto all Thy commandments.
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
7 I will give thanks unto Thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn Thy righteous ordinances.
I will give thee thanks with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.
8 I will observe Thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly.
I will keep thy statutes: forsake me not utterly.
9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his path? by taking heed according to thy word.
10 With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not err from Thy commandments.
With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments.
11 Thy word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.
Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
12 Blessed art Thou, O LORD; teach me Thy statutes.
Blessed art thou, Jehovah! teach me thy statutes.
13 With my lips have I told all the ordinances of Thy mouth.
With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as [much as] in all wealth.
15 I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways.
I will meditate upon thy precepts, and have respect unto thy paths.
16 I will delight myself in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy word.
I delight myself in thy statutes; I will not forget thy word.
17 GIMEL. Deal bountifully with Thy servant that I may live, and I will observe Thy word.
GIMEL. Deal bountifully with thy servant [and] I shall live; and I will keep thy word.
18 Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.
Open mine eyes, and I shall behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19 I am a sojourner in the earth; hide not Thy commandments from me.
I am a stranger in the land; hide not thy commandments from me.
20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thine ordinances at all times.
My soul breaketh for longing after thy judgments at all times.
21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, that do err from Thy commandments.
Thou hast rebuked the proud [that are] cursed, who wander from thy commandments.
22 Take away from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy testimonies.
Roll off from me reproach and contempt; for I observe thy testimonies.
23 Even though princes sit and talk against me, thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes.
Princes also did sit [and] talk together against me: thy servant doth meditate in thy statutes.
24 Yea, Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counsellors.
Thy testimonies also are my delight [and] my counsellors.
25 DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust; quicken Thou me according to Thy word.
DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken me according to thy word.
26 I told of my ways, and Thou didst answer me; teach me Thy statutes.
I have declared my ways, and thou hast answered me: teach me thy statutes.
27 Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts, that I may talk of Thy wondrous works.
Make me to understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate upon thy wondrous works.
28 My soul melteth away for heaviness; sustain me according unto Thy word.
My soul melteth for sadness: strengthen me according to thy word.
29 Remove from me the way of falsehood; and grant me Thy law graciously.
Remove from me the way of falsehood, and graciously grant me thy law.
30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; Thine ordinances have I set before me.
I have chosen the way of faithfulness; thy judgments have I set [before me].
31 I cleave unto Thy testimonies; O LORD, put me not to shame.
I cleave unto thy testimonies; Jehovah, let me not be ashamed.
32 I will run the way of Thy commandments, for Thou dost enlarge my heart.
I will run the way of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
33 HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of Thy statutes; and I will keep it at every step.
HE. Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes, and I will observe it [unto] the end.
34 Give me understanding, that I keep Thy law and observe it with my whole heart.
Give me understanding, and I will observe thy law; and I will keep it with [my] whole heart.
35 Make me to tread in the path of Thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Make me to walk in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
36 Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to gain.
37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken me in Thy ways.
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; quicken me in thy way.
38 Confirm Thy word unto Thy servant, which pertaineth unto the fear of Thee.
Establish thy word unto thy servant, who is [devoted] to thy fear.
39 Turn away my reproach which I dread; for Thine ordinances are good.
Turn away my reproach which I fear; for thy judgments are good.
40 Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
41 VAV. Let Thy mercies also come unto me, O LORD, even Thy salvation, according to Thy word;
VAU. And let thy loving-kindness come unto me, O Jehovah, — thy salvation according to thy word.
42 That I may have an answer for him that taunteth me; for I trust in Thy word.
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me; for I confide in thy word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I hope in Thine ordinances;
And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; because I have hoped in thy judgments.
44 So shall I observe Thy law continually for ever and ever;
Then will I keep thy law continually, for ever and ever;
45 And I will walk at ease, for I have sought Thy precepts;
And I will walk at liberty, for I have sought thy precepts;
46 I will also speak of Thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed.
And I will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed;
47 And I will delight myself in Thy commandments, which I have loved.
And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved;
48 I will lift up my hands also unto Thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in Thy statutes.
And I will lift up my hands unto thy commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes.
49 ZAIN. Remember the word unto Thy servant, because Thou hast made me to hope.
ZAIN. Remember the word for thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
50 This is my comfort in my affliction, that Thy word hath quickened me.
This is my comfort in mine affliction; for thy word hath quickened me.
51 The proud have had me greatly in derision; yet have I not turned aside from Thy law.
The proud have derided me beyond measure: I have not declined from thy law.
52 I have remembered Thine ordinances which are of old, O LORD, and have comforted myself.
I remembered thy judgments of old, O Jehovah, and have comforted myself.
53 Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law.
Burning indignation hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked who forsake thy law.
54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.
55 I have remembered Thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have observed Thy law.
I have remembered thy name, O Jehovah, in the night, and have kept thy law.
56 This I have had, that I have kept Thy precepts.
This I have had, because I have observed thy precepts.
57 HETH. My portion is the LORD, I have said that I would observe Thy words.
CHETH. My portion, O Jehovah, I have said, is to keep thy words.
58 I have entreated Thy favour with my whole heart; be gracious unto me according to Thy word.
I have sought thy favour with [my] whole heart: be gracious unto me according to thy word.
59 I considered my ways, and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.
I have thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
60 I made haste, and delayed not, to observe Thy commandments.
I have made haste, and not delayed, to keep thy commandments.
61 The bands of the wicked have enclosed me; but I have not forgotten Thy law.
The bands of the wicked have wrapped me round: I have not forgotten thy law.
62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee because of Thy righteous ordinances.
At midnight I rise up to give thanks unto thee, because of thy righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that observe Thy precepts.
I am the companion of all that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
64 The earth, O LORD, is full of Thy mercy; teach me Thy statutes.
The earth, O Jehovah, is full of thy loving-kindness: teach me thy statutes.
65 TETH. Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O LORD, according unto Thy word.
TETH. Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Jehovah, according to thy word.
66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed Thy commandments.
Teach me good discernment and knowledge; for I have believed in thy commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted, I did err; but now I observe Thy word.
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep thy word.
68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me Thy statutes.
Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
69 The proud have forged a lie against me; but I with my whole heart will keep Thy precepts.
The proud have forged falsehood against me: I will observe thy precepts with [my] whole heart.
70 Their heart is gross like fat; but I delight in Thy law.
Their heart is as fat as grease: as for me, I delight in thy law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, in order that I might learn Thy statutes.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.
72 The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
73 JOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Thy commandments.
YOD. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, and I will learn thy commandments.
74 They that fear Thee shall see me and be glad, because I have hope in Thy word.
They that fear thee will see me, and rejoice; because I have hoped in thy word.
75 I know, O LORD, that Thy judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me.
I know, Jehovah, that thy Judgments are righteousness, and that in faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
76 Let, I pray Thee, Thy lovingkindness be ready to comfort me, according to Thy promise unto Thy servant.
Oh let thy loving-kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.
77 Let Thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for Thy law is my delight.
Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be put to shame, for they have distorted my cause with falsehood; but I will meditate in Thy precepts.
Let the proud be ashamed; for they have acted perversely towards me with falsehood: as for me, I meditate in thy precepts.
79 Let those that fear Thee return unto me, and they that know Thy testimonies.
Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that know thy testimonies.
80 Let my heart be undivided in Thy statutes, in order that I may not be put to shame.
Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.
81 CAPH. My soul pineth for Thy salvation; in Thy word do I hope.
CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation; I hope in thy word.
82 Mine eyes fail for Thy word, saying: 'When wilt Thou comfort me?'
Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
83 For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; yet do I not forget Thy statutes.
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; I do not forget thy statutes.
84 How many are the days of Thy servant? When wilt Thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
How many shall be the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?
85 The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to Thy law.
The proud have digged pits for me, which is not according to thy law.
86 All Thy commandments are faithful; they persecute me for nought; help Thou me.
All thy commandments are faithfulness. They persecute me wrongfully: help thou me.
87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but as for me, I forsook not Thy precepts.
They had almost consumed me upon the earth; but as for me, I forsook not thy precepts.
88 Quicken me after Thy lovingkindness, and I will observe the testimony of Thy mouth.
Quicken me according to thy loving-kindness, and I will keep the testimony of thy mouth.
89 LAMED. For ever, O LORD, Thy word standeth fast in heaven.
LAMED. For ever, O Jehovah, thy word is settled in the heavens.
90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations; Thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.
Thy faithfulness is from generation to generation: thou hast established the earth, and it standeth.
91 They stand this day according to Thine ordinances; for all things are Thy servants.
By thine ordinances they stand this day; for all things are thy servants.
92 Unless Thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affliction.
93 I will never forget Thy precepts; for with them Thou hast quickened me.
I will never forget thy precepts; for by them thou hast quickened me.
94 I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts.
I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.
95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me; but I will consider Thy testimonies.
The wicked have awaited me to destroy me; [but] I attend unto thy testimonies.
96 I have seen an end to every purpose; but Thy commandment is exceeding broad.
I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 MEM. O how love I Thy law! It is my meditation all the day.
MEM. Oh how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98 Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers; for Thy testimonies are my (meditation)
I have more understanding than all my teachers; for thy testimonies are my (meditation)
100 I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts.
I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, in order that I might observe Thy word.
I have refrained my feet from every evil path, that I might keep thy word.
102 I have not turned aside from Thine ordinances; for Thou hast instructed me.
I have not departed from thy judgments; for it is thou that hast taught me.
103 How sweet are Thy words unto my palate! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! more than honey to my mouth!
104 From Thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
From thy precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false path.
105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, to observe Thy righteous ordinances.
I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
107 I am afflicted very much; quicken me, O LORD, according unto Thy word.
I am afflicted very much; O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy word.
108 Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill-offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me Thine ordinances.
Accept, I beseech thee, Jehovah, the voluntary-offerings of my mouth, and teach me thy judgments.
109 My soul is continually in my hand; yet have I not forgotten Thy law.
My life is continually in my hand; but I do not forget thy law.
110 The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from Thy precepts.
The wicked have laid a snare for me; but I have not wandered from thy precepts.
111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step.
I have inclined my heart to perform thy statutes for ever, unto the end.
113 SAMECH. I hate them that are of a double mind; but Thy law do I love.
SAMECH. The double-minded have I hated; but thy law do I love.
114 Thou art my covert and my shield; in Thy word do I hope.
Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
115 Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Depart from me, ye evil-doers; and I will observe the commandments of my God.
116 Uphold me according unto Thy word, that I may live; and put me not to shame in my hope.
Uphold me according to thy word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117 Support Thou me, and I shall be saved; and I will occupy myself with Thy statutes continually.
Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
118 Thou hast made light of all them that err from Thy statutes; for their deceit is vain.
Thou hast set at nought all them that wander from thy statutes; for their deceit is falsehood.
119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Thy testimonies.
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth [like] dross; therefore I love thy testimonies.
120 My flesh shuddereth for fear of Thee; and I am afraid of Thy judgments.
My flesh shuddereth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
121 AIN. I have done justice and righteousness; leave me not to mine oppressors.
AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
122 Be surety for Thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
Be surety for thy servant for good; let not the proud oppress me.
123 Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation, and for Thy righteous word.
Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.
124 Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy, and teach me Thy statutes.
Deal with thy servant according to thy loving-kindness, and teach me thy statutes.
125 I am Thy servant, give me understanding, that I may know Thy testimonies.
I am thy servant; give me understanding that I may know thy testimonies.
126 It is time for the LORD to work; they have made void Thy law.
It is time for Jehovah to work: they have made void thy law.
127 Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
128 Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; every false way I hate.
Therefore I regard all [thy] precepts concerning all things to be right: I hate every false path.
129 PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul keep them.
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul observe them.
130 The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
131 I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy commandments.
I opened my mouth wide and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
132 Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name.
Turn unto me, and be gracious unto me, as thou art wont to do unto those that love thy name.
133 Order my footsteps by Thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Establish my steps in thy word; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, and I will observe Thy precepts.
Deliver me from the oppression of man; and I will keep thy precepts.
135 Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes.
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes.
136 Mine eyes run down with rivers of water, because they observe not Thy law.
Mine eyes run down with streams of water, because they keep not thy law.
137 TZADE. Righteous art Thou, O LORD, and upright are Thy judgments.
TZADE. Righteous art thou, Jehovah, and upright are thy judgments.
138 Thou hast commanded Thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.
Thou hast commanded thy testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness.
139 My zeal hath undone me, because mine adversaries have forgotten Thy words.
My zeal destroyeth me, because mine oppressors have forgotten thy words.
140 Thy word is tried to the uttermost, and Thy servant loveth it.
Thy word is exceeding pure, and thy servant loveth it.
141 I am small and despised; yet have I not forgotten Thy precepts.
I am little and despised: thy precepts have I not forgotten.
142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is the truth.
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have overtaken me; yet Thy commandments are my delight.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold upon me: thy commandments are my delights.
144 Thy testimonies are righteous for ever; give me understanding, and I shall live.
The righteousness of thy testimonies is for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.
145 KOPH. I have called with my whole heart; answer me, O LORD; I will keep Thy statutes.
KOPH. I have called with [my] whole heart; answer me, O Jehovah: I will observe thy statutes.
146 I have called Thee, save me, and I will observe Thy testimonies.
I call upon thee; save me, and I will keep thy testimonies.
147 I rose early at dawn, and cried; I hoped in Thy word.
I anticipate the morning-dawn and I cry: I hope in thy word.
148 Mine eyes forestalled the night-watches, that I might meditate in Thy word.
Mine eyes anticipate the night-watches, that I may meditate in thy word.
149 Hear my voice according unto Thy lovingkindness; quicken me, O LORD, as Thou art wont.
Hear my voice according to thy loving-kindness: O Jehovah, quicken me according to thy judgment.
150 They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; they are far from Thy law.
They have drawn nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.
151 Thou art nigh, O LORD; and all Thy commandments are truth.
Thou, Jehovah, art near, and all thy commandments are truth.
152 Of old have I known from Thy testimonies that Thou hast founded them for ever.
From thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.
153 RESH. O see mine affliction, and rescue me; for I do not forget Thy law.
RESH. See mine affliction, and deliver me; for I have not forgotten thy law.
154 Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; quicken me according to Thy word.
Plead my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not Thy statutes.
Salvation is far from the wicked; for they seek not thy statutes.
156 Great are Thy compassions, O LORD; quicken me as Thou art wont.
Many are thy tender mercies, O Jehovah; quicken me according to thy judgments.
157 Many are my persecutors and mine adversaries; yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies.
Many are my persecutors and mine oppressors; I have not declined from thy testimonies.
158 I beheld them that were faithless, and strove with them; because they observed not Thy word.
I beheld them that deal treacherously, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
159 O see how I love Thy precepts; quicken me, O LORD, according to Thy lovingkindness.
See how I have loved thy precepts: quicken me, O Jehovah, according to thy loving-kindness.
160 The beginning of Thy word is truth; and all Thy righteous ordinance endureth for ever.
The sum of thy word is truth, and every righteous judgment of thine is for ever.
161 SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of Thy words.
SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
162 I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
I have joy in thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
163 I hate and abhor falsehood; Thy law do I love.
I hate and abhor falsehood; thy law do I love.
164 Seven times a day do I praise Thee, because of Thy righteous ordinances.
Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.
165 Great peace have they that love Thy law; and there is no stumbling for them.
Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing doth stumble them.
166 I have hoped for Thy salvation, O LORD, and have done Thy commandments.
I have hoped for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and have done thy commandments.
167 My soul hath observed Thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.
My soul hath kept thy testimonies, and I love them exceedingly.
168 I have observed Thy precepts and Thy testimonies; for all my ways are before Thee.
I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies; for all my ways are before thee.
169 TAV. Let my cry come near before Thee, O LORD; give me understanding according to Thy word.
TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, Jehovah: give me understanding according to thy word.
170 Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy word.
Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.
171 Let my lips utter praise: because Thou teachest me Thy statutes.
My lips shall pour forth praise when thou hast taught me thy statutes.
172 Let my tongue sing of Thy word; for all Thy commandments are righteousness.
My tongue shall speak aloud of thy word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.
173 Let Thy hand be ready to help me; for I have chosen Thy precepts.
Let thy hand be for my help; for I have chosen thy precepts.
174 I have longed for Thy salvation, O LORD; and Thy law is my delight.
I have longed for thy salvation, O Jehovah, and thy law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee; and let Thine ordinances help me.
Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant; for I have not forgotten Thy commandments.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek thy servant; for I have not forgotten thy commandments.
